Goal Overview
 
  2001 2001
 
 
Community   Create new mission statement and update every 5 years. Support the reinstated Newcomers corner which provides information to new visitors via handouts and conversation about our beliefs, activities, and publications.
 
 
 
 
 
Community   Introduce a needs and wish list in the Journey as an opportunity for members to become more aware and involved in the daily activities of the church. Utilize all means of communication in order to touch a wider audience i.e. bulletin board, Journey, web site, order of service.
 
 
 
 
 
Community   We will put forth a healthy vibrant image in any presentation that could be used to foster growth and a sense of community. Ensure the timely delivery of the Journey to our members and friends.
 
 
 
 
 
Community   Update and publicize accurate membership data with attention to causes of attrition and addition of members. Institute ways of recognizing and rewarding members i.e. chalice lighting, MVP parking.
 
 
 
 
 
Community   Support and maintain the policy of handling disruptive behavior. Seek assistance from the UUA in identifying and solving issues in a timely manner.
 
 
 
 
 
Community   Utilize our internal publications as a means of advertising members business endeavors.  
 
 
 
 
 
Service Outreach   Involve other church members in your individual service outreach efforts. Provide frequent reminders to our congregation of the who, what, when, and how to get involved in all social actions
 
 
 
 
 
Service Outreach   Continue to invite local social activists to speak at Sunday Services  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Goal Overview Cont.
 
  2001 2001
 
 
Religious Education / Sunday Service   Continue to present diverse sermons from various belief systems. Support excellent Religious Education for our families through participation of the current program.
 
 
 
 
 
Marketing   Energize and support the Communication and Marketing Committee. Continue the publicity effort where members and friends will notify the Communications and Marketing Committee of opportunities and vehicles (i.e. newspapers) in which to advertise. Encourage Marketing Committee to keep members informed of current advertising.
 
 
 
 
 
Marketing   Educate congregation to contact Web person to add activities and links to web site. Create a common logo that is tied to the Mission Statement in order to be easily identified in the public arena.
 
 
 
 
 
Finance / Ways and Means   Entice new members and retain current members to increase net pledging units. Encourage congregation to participate in programs that benefit the church’s’ income i.e. Albertson’s card.
 
 
 
 
 
Finance / Ways and Means   Reestablish the service auction as a fun entertaining event. Finance committee regularly updates the congregation concerning our state of affairs.
 
 
 
 
 
Staff   Review staff policies annually to ensure employer and employee needs are being met. Reflect our Unitarian Universalist values as responsible employers. We will offer appropriate compensation and benefits to each employee while living within our current financial means
 
 
 
 
 
     
 
  2001/2002 2001/2002
 
     
Community   Reevaluate and design a functional bulletin board for committee and general use i.e. Board Minutes, SUUSI, SWIM. Updated committee definitions and chair responsibilities will be available to everyone. This could be available in member Handbook and Website.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Goal Overview Cont.
 
  2001/2002
 
 
Service Outreach   Encourage committees and minister to communicate more about current and future in order to support participation.  
 
 
 
 
 
Building   Address the immediate need for additional storage space. Create a short-term solution to ensure that our gathering areas are efficient and aesthetically pleasing.
 
 
 
 
 
Building   The grounds need to accommodate the spiritual needs of our congregation.  
 
 
 
 
 
       
   
    2002 2002
   
       
Community   Use newcomer mugs to help identify visitors. Be responsive to exceptional physical needs of our community i.e. offer wheelchairs and hearing devices.
 
 
 
 
 
Community   Explore ways to implement covenanting groups. Promote use of internal community resources by creating a business page in our directory and consider a fee for classified advertising.
 
 
 
 
 
Community   Explore interdependent web of our world together by camping, nature outings, hiking, canoeing, star gazing etc. Encourage and publicize the use of time lines for church projects.
 
 
 
 
 
Community   Create new and innovative ways to support workday i.e. birthday month etc. Utilize congregational experts to train others in the art of greeting.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Goal Overview Cont.
 
  2002 2002
 
Community   Hold a Church wide discussion of behavior and appearance to visitors. Use congregational experts for advice. Seek out trainer/facilitator to provide committee chairs with skills to help committees run better and reach goals.
 
 
 
 
 
Community   Support families in our church by offering childcare during various church activities. Publish the important dates identified annually at board retreat i.e. Rummage Sale, Workdays.
 
 
 
 
 
Service Outreach   Have appropriate committees designate one person to coordinate offsite events possibly with churches in cooperation, ROG, Boca Raton, and Hollywood i.e. MLK Day Parade, PrideFest, etc.  
 
 
 
 
 
Religious Education / Sunday Service   Discuss controversial, ethical, and spiritual issues during Sunday Service and Religious Education programs. Minister and Religious Education director to publicize adult and children prospectus annually.
 
 
 
 
 
Religious Education / Sunday Service   Plan first annual ‘Unity Sunday’ held with nearby Unitarian Universalist churches.  
 
 
 
 
 
Marketing   Publicize the church’s service outreach projects. Identify and utilize members with marketing experience to further our marketing goals.
 
 
 
 
 
Finance / Ways and Means   Encourage members to employ their individual talents to raise money i.e. spaghetti/bingo night, game night/ book sale.  
 
 
 
 
 
Building   Enhance our visibility from the street. Create a committee to investigate building expansion and clearly communicate plans. Code Upgrades, Funding, Physical Implications.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Goal Overview Cont.
 
  2002/2003 2002/2003
 
 
Community   Hold regular events that support community outreach and social interaction. Advertise appropriately to the larger community.  
 
 
 
 
 
Service Outreach   Enlist our Service Outreach committee to help UUCFL identify a church wide cause that would benefit from our united support.  
 
 
 
 
 
Marketing   Integrate college campuses into our marketing program.  
 
 
 
 
 
Finance / Ways and Means   Review rental policies for multi areas of use such as the kitchen, classrooms, and sound system.  
 
 
 
 
 
       
   
    2003 2003
   
       
Religious Education / Sunday Service   Conduct a class to help members cope with the change in our church community. Religious Education committee to discuss sanctuary etiquette for children and adults.
 
 
 
 
 
Marketing Print advertisement specialty items i.e. garments, pens, and magnets etc. that promote the church and create additional income.  
     
 
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Goal Overview Cont.
 
  2003/2004 203/2004
 
 
Community   Establish or re-institute social activities that provide the opportunity to create an open dialog that promotes community i.e. Hot Java, sounding board, couples enrichment.  
 
 
 
 
 
       
   
   
    2004 2004
   
       
Finance / Ways and Means   Increase services offered to renters i.e. multimedia, catering services, and beverage services.  
 
 
 
 
 
Staff   Employ a part time Custodian.  
 
 
 
 
 
       
   
   
    2005 2005
   
       
Religious Education / Sunday Service   Investigate the possibility of two Sunday Services.  
 
 
 
 
 

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